These kinds of findings worry me. Given that self-control is such a major determinant in a persons quality of life, research coming out and suggesting this is n

These kinds of findings worry me. Given that self-control is such a major determinant in a persons quality of life, research coming out and suggesting this is not so easily taught, is bad news for the population at large. It is good news for anyone who uses a genetic basis to justify segregation, which is also bad for the population at large. Especially if it is then used to justify preconceived notions of racial difference, even though the study is probably quite a homogeneous racial sample and therefore would be a false link to make. None the less, this is still an area that needs research, no research should be prevented on ideological grounds. Yes this could be used to brand or label people, but it can also be used to determine children more likely to need help at an early age. We may yet have more studies come along which discredit this, or strengthen it. Given this is apparently new methodology, that is especially needed.